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Second Act Romance by Julie Soto

Second Act Romance

by Julie Soto

2 Stars

At a Glance

Published01/20/2026
GenreContemporary Romance
SubgenreClosed-Door Romance, Short Story
FormatDigital
Series#3 in The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances Series
GoodReads3.23
My Score2
Spice LevelNone

Book Summary

Two musical theater costars, separated by fate, reunite for a showmance to remember in a sizzling and banter-filled short story about second chances by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto.

When food poisoning takes out the lead in their Valentine’s Day production of Oklahoma!, TV sensation Colby J. Turner swoops in to save the show. But for leading lady Bex Hardgrave, this last-minute casting is more drama than she bargained for. Eight years ago, their onstage chemistry sparked real-life fireworks—until a misunderstanding brought down the curtain on their budding romance. Now they’re sharing the spotlight again, and their old connection is threatening to steal the show. As showtime approaches, Bex and Colby will have to decide if their second-chance romance deserves its own standing ovation.

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